ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELING STUDIES

CLASSES AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE!

Program Description

An Alcohol and Drug Counselor is a competent professional trained to offer alcohol and drug abuse counseling services to those seeking recovery from addiction.  

Interconnected with that of social and human services, these qualified professionals are equipped to handle the staggering numbers of people in need of help, many of whom have lost their way of life as a direct result of these addictions.   Through counseling, those suffering with addictions seek to eliminate offending behavior patterns, overcome their addictions, and maintain focus on recovery and prevention of relapse.  

The demand for Substance Abuse Counselors is projected to grow much faster than the national average—20 percent or higher—during the period from 2008-2018, with a stated employment in 2008 of 352,000 individuals!* The exclusive Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies at InterCoast Colleges prepares today’s aspiring substance abuse counselors with the educational tools necessary to become a certified  Alcohol and Drug Counselor, one that just may rescue the addicted patient lost in the alienating world of addiction.

Approved by CAADAC

The California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) is the largest AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) counseling certification organization in California, established by the California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CCBADC).  Since its origination in 1979, it has conferred certification upon thousands of counselors who have successfully treated clients struggling with the disease of addiction.  The education at InterCoast Colleges consistently exceeds the didactic requirements and meets the supervised fieldwork practicum standards for CCBADC certification

 

In Maine, the graduate is eligible to apply to the Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors to test and become a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC).  In New Hampshire, the graduate can apply to become a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW).

What can I expect to learn in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies Program?

The program is designed to provide those students—with or without prior experience in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling—with a complete educational program that meets and exceeds certification standards and further develops the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies student who is able to competently convey services relative in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling profession.

 

The instructional practices within the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program involves counseling fundamentals, addiction treatment and relapse prevention, ethical conduct and relevant laws, pharmacology and the brain, as well as skills-development to enhance personal and professional growth.  All instruction will be given in the comfortable surroundings of an InterCoast Colleges campus with promotion of industry “best-practices”.

 

You will be skilled in a number of tasks associated with alcohol and drug abuse counseling to assist you in:

• Communicating with individuals and/or families needing substance abuse treatment/education

• Facilitating various types of counseling groups such as process, problem-solving, psycho-educational, and activity groups

• Equipping clients with coping skills to prevent the possibility of relapse

• Maintaining and providing private medical records in adherence to relevant regulations and applicable laws

• Understanding the importance of the therapeutic alliance in substance abuse counseling

• Gaining effective culturally-competent counseling techniques

Program Objectives

Each course of study completed will enable you to work in the field capable of screening and assessing clients, counseling, identifying crisis and intervening when appropriate, and managing client records. With an invaluable education and a heart in tune with the human condition, imagine the impact you can have on one struggling person—or multitudes!  A newly acquired diploma in substance abuse counseling not only shapes you as a person in meaningful and positive ways, it just may change the life of another person in dire need of your expertise.

Where can my Alcohol and Drug Counseling training take me?

Alcohol and Drug Counselors are needed throughout the nation in private counseling and recovery centers, behavioral health and treatment facilities, as well as outpatient counseling centers and residential services.  

That first step is usually the hardest, but once taken, the professionals at InterCoast Colleges will show you how to succeed in helping another to take their first step to a better way of life.  Just think:  Now you already have the ability to empathize with your new client!  

Competent and well- trained Alcohol and Drug Counselors are in high demand.  If you have an interest in the intricate workings of the mind, are compassionate toward others, and have the motivation to succeed, the rewarding career as a substance abuse counselor could be for you.  

 

Your Future Within Reach

With financial assistance available, why put your exciting future as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor on hold?  Whether or not you have experience, call to find out more today—you will be one step closer to becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Associate!  Friendly and informative Enrollment Advisors are standing by with the answers to your questions.  

Let InterCoast Colleges properly prepare you for the challenging, yet rewarding, career in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.  Call now!  877-227-3377.

Occupational Objectives

The trend is toward more.  More qualified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, that is, as scores of suffering individuals require the immediate assistance of a knowledgeable and skilled professional.  If you have a desire to make the world a better place through others, and have the patience to work with challenging populations, you may want to take a closer look at Alcohol and Drug Counselor Education and Training.

The professionals currently working in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling are dependable, have positive attitudes, and engage in professional networking and consultation.  They are keenly aware of and sensitive to others’ feelings and needs, while remaining unbiased and focused on their clients’ goals.  They are also cooperative in a number of potentially difficult situations, and with distraught individuals, yet maintain composure and professionalism.  

InterCoast Colleges offers the Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies program classes you need to secure employment in entry-level positions.  Graduates of InterCoast College’s alcohol and drug abuse counseling classes will be fully qualified to represent the Alcohol and Drug Counselor community, and able to offer services under the possible titles of:

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Technician
• Case Manager
• Recovery Coach
• Residential Advisor/Assistant
• Human Services Program Specialist
• Outreach Specialist
• Addictions Counselor Assistant
• Prevention Specialist

When can I expect to finish my Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies Education and Training?
For over 26 years, InterCoast College has been helping career-focused individuals—in nationally-recognized and accredited programs—to achieve their educational goals in the shortest time possible.  In just 40 weeks (Days) or 47 Weeks (Afternoons or Evenings) / 905 hours, you can complete your education and be awarded your Alcohol and Drug Counseling diploma.  Graduates are then deemed eligible to apply for the IC&RC exam and get right to work!

CIP CODE: 34.0104                                          O*NET: 21-1093                                 SOC CODE: 21-1011

Click on this link for more detailed information about the Alcohol and Drug Counseling career from the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00

Educational Requirements

The InterCoast Colleges Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies curriculum is devoted to job-related subjects and tasks, which will enable you to focus solely on the major areas of interest and employment skills development.

Campuses are conveniently located and offer a flexible schedule of morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes.  What’s more is the small student-teacher ratio, which equates to greater individualized attention given to you.  

Through the unique, InterCoast Colleges experience, you will be better equipped to meet the highest expectations of your future employers and clientele through the most innovative course of study available.  Don’t settle for less!  

Caring Instructors

The InterCoast Colleges faculty is comprised of experienced industry veterans who possess superior job-related knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm in teaching.  They are sensitive to your needs as a student and concerned for your progress.  You will work with the most current resource materials, and learn the latest counseling theories, inside an atmosphere conducive to learning.  Now it can be that much easier to obtain success in your Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies Program!

What specific Alcohol and Drug Counselor Courses are required?

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*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11

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